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The Rex Hotel

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8 Gray Street, Knysna 6571, South Africa
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Ranked #12 of 29 hotels in Knysna
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013
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East London, South Africa
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We stayed at the Rex this past weekend. The hotel was beautiful and we loved the walking distance to the waterfront. Breakfast was a great variety and we were incredibly impressed. Spacious rooms and friendly service.

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Campinas, SP
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Our stay at the hotel started very well, since while checking in, we were upgraded to a better room, which was very spacious, clean, beautifully decorated, and had a small kitchen with all the amenities you might need to prepare your breakfast or dinner. Me and my wife had dinner at Valentine’s Day in the room tasting a delicious South... More

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Threecities, General Manager at The Rex Hotel, responded to this review
3 June 2013

Dear Mr Marcelo, Thank you for completing a review. We value all comments received. I am delighted to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us. It was only a pleasure to have been able to upgrade you to a luxury suite. With regards to the wifi, we are currently in the process of sourcing an alternative supplier. We... More

Dublin, Ireland
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85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

Stayed for two nights and cant complain about the hotel other than it was quiet and had no restaurant in the evening on site but with so many close by not an issue check in was fast and curteous, our room was upgraded to a half suite with a switting area which was nice to sit ad relax in the... More

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Petaluma, California, United States
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

I am currently at the Rex, I checked in with my Grand Circle group last night. Our group of 35 received luxury rooms, mainly 2 room suites. I walked in to room 109 and was horrified! The carpets were in poor condition (heavily stained), the lamp shades were also heavily stained, and the only countertop available was covered with coffee... More

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Glasgow
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We booked a suite as we were staying for three nights from Monday 15th April and really appreciated the extra space. Our well appopinted suite looked on to the atrium and was very quiet. The hotel is well sited just two blocks from the Waterfront and safe to walk to in the evening for restaurants, boat trips etc. The bed... More

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Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

This Apt hotel is one of the best I ever stayed in not only in South Africa but most of the places I went to I stayed in two bedroom apt. and it was huge and decorated great, Beds were comfortable and the room is cleaned daily the hotel breakfast was nice and you need to try the pancakes over... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Value for money, ultra modern with open bathrooms, mood lighting and great service. as the pictures show the room is very modernly decorated. we rented a 2 bedroom apartment for 6 nights. were were two adults with two teenaged children. please do use this resort and their sister properties. aha.com. they are value for money.

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Madison, WI
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We were pleasantly surprised when we were taken to our room to see that it was actually a full suite! There was a full kitchen and living room, and it reminded us more of a condo than a hotel room. I enjoyed the full bathtub as well. The location couldn't have been better, and it was just a short walk... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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7 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

What lovely rooms. We were very happy with the decor and facilities. It was absolutely more than value for our money. We had a few issues with the cleaning of the kitchen equipment but they were promptly addressed with an apology. The service was excellent and we would definitely return. We didn't try the restaurant since it was a self... More

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Heemskerk, the Netherlands
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15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013 via mobile

It must have been a lucky shot: we booked the last available standard room via Booking.com and ended up in a beautiful one-bedroom apartment that looked more like a well-decorated condo than a hotel room. Some people have published reviews complaining about the matted transparent shower wall that could be looked into, but that is really not an issue. Impossible... More

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Address: 8 Gray Street, Knysna 6571, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Knysna
Amenities:
Free Parking Kitchenette
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Ranked #12 of 29 hotels in Knysna
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
One of Knysna’s most elegant and sophisticated accommodation offerings, The Rex Hotel promises its guests superior service and exceptional comfort. Located on the World Famous Garden Route, The Rex Hotel is one of the most exhilarating getaways in its class. Capturing the essence of four-star luxury, the impeccably appointed Rex Hotel offers travelers a gateway to world-class restaurants, blossoming forests and the shores of the serene lagoon. ... more   less 
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